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Historical Commission to receive state award at Monday's Commissioners Court meeting

The Pecos County Commissioner Court will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Pecos County Courthouse. Among the agenda items isthe presentation of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from …

Rooney Park infrastructure, carports on Tuesday's City Council agenda

The Fort Stockton City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. On the agenda is a discussion and possible action on an agreement with Pecos County on the infrastructure of Rooney Park.

Fort Stockton native promoted to Senior Master Sergeant

Rachel Michelle Hughes was recently promoted to Senior Master Sergeant in the Unites States Air Force, a rank reserved for only 2.5% of the service's active duty enlisted personnel. Hughes is the …

More recoveries have Pecos County at 13 active cases

Pecos County's active COVID-19 cases dropped to 13 with more recoveries – including a 78-year-old woman from the Focus Care facility in Fort Stockton who have been hospitalized in …

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FSISD creates link for 2020-21 school year information

Public school instruction in the Fort Stockton ISD begins Monday, Aug. 3. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many details are still being worked out. The FSISD has created a link on its website to …

70-year-old who tested positive for COVID-19 dies; was being treated for another illness

A 70-year-old male who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, marking the first death in Pecos County. According to Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster, the man was a was being treated for another illness at the time of his death, but since he tested positive for COVID-19 on June 19, the state considered it as a possible cause of hs death. The man tested positive at a behaviorial facility in the county, where he was also being quarantined. Pecos County has 12 active cases remaining from 53 positive tests.

Big Bend National Park closed to visitors

The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend have received notice from Big Bend National Park and National Park Services that effective July 2, Big Bend National Park will be closed to all …

Pecos County is exempt from mandatory mask order– for now

On July 2, Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster filed with the state a GA-29 Exemption Attestation Form stating the county is under the 20 active case level outlined in Gov. Greg Abbott's order issued the …

Two more arrested in connection with murder of Randy Clark

The Pecos County Sheriff's Office has made two more arrests in the ongoing investigation of the murder of Randy Clark. Kimberly Johnson, 38, was charged with burglary with habitation with intent …

Fort Stockton man killed in Ector County crash

A Fort Stockton man was killed in a crash between a motorcyle and truck July 1 in Ector County. According to Sgt. Oscar Villarreal of the Texas Highway Patrol, Kevin A. Luna, 25, was …

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OBITUARIES

Blas Dominguez

Blas Dominguez of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on July 1, 2020 in Fort Stockton at the age of 69. He was born on June 7, 1951, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Frank and Albina …

Kevin Anthony Luna

Kevin Anthony Luna, 25 was born April 27, 1995, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Reydesel Luna (Crystal Luna) of Odessa, Texas, and Vicky Lujan (Luis Espinoza) of Fort Stockton, Texas. He …

Lorenzo A. “Lencho” Maldonado

Lorenzo A. “Lencho” Maldonado entered rest at his residence in Sanderson Texas, on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the age of 96. He was born to Jose and Gregoria Maldonado on …

Raymond Galvan

Raymond Galvan from Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on June 29, 2020 at the age of 66. Private services may be held at a later date. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with …

Randy Clark

Randy Clark, 45, of Fort Stockton, formerly of Big Spring, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020. No services will be held. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

Evangelina Hernandez

Evangelina Hernandez, entered rest at her residence in Fort Stockton, Texas on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born October 27, 1939 to David and Elodia Fierro in …

Risa Lenette Vaca

Risa Lenette Vaca passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the age of 48. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 2 to 3 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Home, 301 …

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Monday with Burnett

Editorial Cartoonist Steve Burnett's work is featured on The Pioneer's web site each Monday. A different Burnett cartoon appears each Thursday in The Pioneer's print and e-edition. His work …

MONDAY FUNNY: Steve Burnett's Cartoon

Each Monday, The Pioneer posts a cartoon from Steve Burnett. A different Burnett cartoon appears each Thursday in The Pioneer's print and e-editions.

Monday's Funny: Steve Burnett Cartoon

Each Monday, The Pioneer posts a cartoon from Steve Burnett. A different Burnett cartoon appears each Thursday in The Pioneer's print and e-editions.

MONDAY FUNNY: Steve Burnett Cartoon

The Pioneer features two different Steve Burnett cartoons each week, one on Monday online, and another in the Thursday print edition.

MONDAY'S FUNNY: Steve Burnett's Cartoon

The Pioneer features two different Steve Burnett cartoons each week, one on Monday online, and another in the Thursday print edition.

MONDAY'S FUNNY: Steve Burnett's Cartoon

The Pioneer features two different Steve Burnett cartoons each week, one on Monday online, and another in the Thursday print edition.

MONDAY FUNNY: Steve Burnett's Cartoon

The Pioneer features two different Steve Burnett cartoons each week, one on Monday online, and another in the Thursday print edition.

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